my everyday inspired life

May 30, 2011

in progress is...done!

inspired by my time spent in alisa burke's class at inspired, i wanted to try my hand at creating my own fabric design. so with nothing but a ball point pen and a slab of canvas i began drawing a loose handed repeat poppy pattern.

i discovered the magic of jacquard's dye-na-flow in her class as well. it is simply the best colorant i have ever used on muslin and canvas. it doesnt bleed on dry fabric, it will only "flow" where you add moisture so painting with an aquabrush is perfect. this is only the turquoise dye-na-flow simply diluted out with water to create the color variance. LOVE!

Oh Donna, what an "aha" moment, your fabric design is gorgeous. I can see it in turquoise and orange, turquoise and magenta and red and black!! And to whip up a bag like that well just a cherry on top! Girl you need to get yourself a wacom tablet and get your fabric designs digital. Love it.

AMAZING!!! I love how it turned out and the colors are fabulous! I held my breathe for a moment when I saw you cut the fabric and then I saw the finished product...I should have known! You always have such awesome results. You are truly an amazing artist!!!

I LOVE IT!! I mostly love that you made a tote bag with it. You're going to get so many compliments while you're out and about with it. It would make the perfect library book tote - I'm just sayin'...LOL!

Holy Cow!!! This is gorgeous!! I love the poppies and the colors that you used. I am so intimidated by fabric!! I'm taking Alisa's Sketchbook delight class so I'm immersed in sketching. I draw like a kindergardener and I've noticed a definate improvement! I love the colors that she uses and your are just as gorgeous! Fabulous job!!